Chapter 26: Sudden Generosity

She looked for me in that big house. It was only when she met my sister, Anna, and interrogated her that she learned of my whereabouts.

At that time, I was locked in the music room with several sheets opened. I was forced to memorize them and practice the music piece over and over again. Only if I perfected all of them I would be let out of the room.

Even if it takes days, weeks, or months, I would not be able to leave until I am confident to play every piece. Virginia even placed a small mattress in the corner of the room so that I could sleep there. The music room has its own restroom. My food would be delivered. As Virginia said at that time, everything I need was inside the room and there was no need for me to go out.

'Just concentrate and practice.'

For a ten-year-old to be alone in that room with only a bed, musical instruments, and music sheets, without anyone to talk to was traumatizing.

It was torture.

I could only hug Elizabeth and cried and beg my parents to let me ou